FIFA ranking: DR Congo's impressive surge

Africa 01 April 2026 at 10:40

Imed Ben Amara

News Editor

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Freshly qualified for the 2026 World Cup, the Congolese national team has made a remarkable leap in the FIFA rankings, published Wednesday by the world football governing body.

During this March international break, the Leopards first defeated Bermuda 2-0 in a friendly, then clinched a narrow win over Jamaica in the final of the intercontinental play-offs.

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Thanks to this strong showing, DR Congo climbed two spots in the FIFA rankings to reach 46th place, up from 48th.

Moreover, the two-time AFCON champions now sit 9th among African nations, trailing Morocco, Senegal, Nigeria, Algeria, Egypt, Ivory Coast, Tunisia, and Cameroon.

For the record, DR Congo's best-ever position in the FIFA rankings was achieved in 2017, when they climbed as high as 28th thanks to outstanding results in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers.

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